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26/00368/COU - Change of Use Approved

Proposal

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2) for up to two children (aged 8-17 years). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓

Received

13 Apr 2026

✓

Validated

5 May 2026

✓

Consultation

18 May 2026

✓

Approved

23 Jun 2026

Approved on 23 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 1 Aug 2026

Documents 11

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Important details

Council: Luton
Application type: Change of Use
Postcode: LU3 2SD
Received: 13 Apr 2026
Validated: 5 May 2026
Ward: NORTHWELL
Case officer: Show
Decision: Application Permitted
Decision date: 23 Jun 2026
Decision level: Delegated Decision
Applicant: Show
Agent: Faraz Ahmed

Public comments

No public comments yet.

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 1 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours: 14 May 2026
Consultation: 18 May 2026
Site notice: 14 May 2026
Env. assessment: No

Luton

Planning Authority Score

3.2/10

Poor

#229 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

Change of use

Luton ranks #187 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance

Luton decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

76%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #281 of 296

86%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #245 of 296

60%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #187 of 296

43%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #171 of 296

35%

Minor dwellings approved

71 decided (1-9 homes)

67%

Major dwellings approved

9 decided (10+ homes)

40%

Change of use approved

53 decided

741

Total decisions

179 refused in the year to March 2026

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Proposal

Application progress

Documents 11

Decision & officer reports 2

Statements & assessments 1

Plans & drawings 6

Application forms 1

Consultation & comments 1

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